Data Lineage & Chain-of-Custody Management

The contract requires the implementation of robust data lineage and chain-of-custody systems designed to guarantee immutability, comprehensive audit trails, and evidentiary integrity for litigation-related data. The solution must ensure that all data movements, modifications, and access points are permanently recorded and verifiable, supporting legal admissibility and regulatory compliance in high-stakes antitrust proceedings. Technical controls must prevent tampering, provide full traceability from origin to final use, and enable reliable reconstruction of data history under legal scrutiny. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is tied to the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, with performance required in Washington, D.C., at a zip code of 20530. The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2026, with responses due by May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. While no set-aside classification is specified, the nature of the work demands specialized expertise in forensic data governance and legal compliance systems. The solicitation is accessible via the SAM.gov platform and expects proposers to deliver a scalable, secure, and legally defensible framework aligned with federal litigation standards.